TV channels & antenna towers in Vine Grove, Kentucky
Vine Grove has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKZT-TV, 12 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Vine Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 38 mi | 11° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 38 mi | 11° N | Good | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 38 mi | 11° N | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWNKYNBC | 40 | 55 mi | 191° SSW | Weak | Bowling Green, KY |
| NBCWNKY-LDNBC | 40 | 55 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| CWWBKOCW | 13.3 | 57 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo | 34 | 57 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Vine Grove
Vine Grove is a town of about 5,760 people in Kentucky. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 7 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Vine Grove, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Louisville's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 11 (WHAS-TV), CBS on channel 32 (WLKY), NBC on channel 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 41 (WDRB), CW on channel 58 (WBKI) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Vine Grove
Point your antenna NNE, at about 11°. The main network towers for Vine Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WDRB, WBKI, WHAS-TV, WAVE and WLKY, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles north of Vine Grove (11° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Vine Grove at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Vine Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Vine Grove
The farthest main network tower for Vine Grove is WAVE (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Vine Grove
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKZT-TVFull power | 12 mi | 139° SE | Good | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 20 mi | 39° NE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 23 mi | 6° N | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 39 mi | 11° NNE | Poor | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 39 mi | 11° NNE | Poor | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| W26FM-DLow power | 44 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Glasgow, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 47 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| WCZU-LDLow power | 49 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 55 mi | 354° N | Poor | Salem, IN |
| WKYU-TVFull power | 57 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WKGB-TVFull power | 61 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WDNZ-LDLow power | 62 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 63 mi | 309° NW | Poor | Jasper, IN |
| WPBM-CDClass A | 68 mi | 185° S | Poor | Scottsville, KY |
How Vine Grove compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Vine Grove ranks 187th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
48% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Radcliff, 2.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Vine Grove: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 12° NNE, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 39 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Vine Grove, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles N of Vine Grove. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Vine Grove, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Vine Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Vine Grove, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Vine Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Vine Grove, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 38 miles N of Vine Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Vine Grove, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 38 miles N of Vine Grove. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Vine Grove?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Vine Grove; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Vine Grove?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 11°. The main network towers for Vine Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Vine Grove?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Vine Grove?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Vine Grove?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Kentucky cities
- Radcliff2.7 mi
- Fort Knox5.7 mi
- Elizabethtown10 mi
- Lebanon Junction14 mi
- Brandenburg17 mi
- Irvington17 mi
- Shepherdsville19 mi
- Hodgenville21 mi
- Valley Station22 mi
- Fairdale24 mi
- Pleasure Ridge Park24 mi
- Hillview24 mi
- Hardinsburg26 mi
- Saint Dennis27 mi
- Okolona28 mi
- Bardstown28 mi
- Shively28 mi
- Leitchfield28 mi
- Mount Washington29 mi
- Newburg30 mi
- Highview30 mi
- Buechel32 mi
- Fern Creek32 mi
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More: all TV stations in Kentucky · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Vine Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.